Participating in yoga first thing in the morning can give you immense benefits that could last all day.
Yoga is a great form of exercise not only for your body, but also for your mental health.
It has been found to help release various hormones that help reduce stress and can often put your mind at ease.
Yoga is also a great form of exercise for weight loss and a multitude of health benefits such as increased blood flow, reduced blood pressure and improved balance, just to name a few.
The following 12-minute morning yoga pose routine is designed specifically for beginners to help you start your day the right way.
MOUNTAIN POSE
Mountain pose is a fundamental beginner's pose that helps to improve posture and self-awareness.
This pose can provide you with several benefits, the first being relief from back tightness.
It is best to focus on making sure your spine is aligned with your neck and that you are standing straight.
CHILDS POSE
Child's pose is one of my favorites because of its ability to help you relieve stress and anxiety.
It is extremely comforting and can provide a great stretch to your abdominal organs as well as your spine and back muscles.
As you perform this movement, make a special note in your mind to pay attention to your breathing and really refine your lungs.
This can help you stay more relaxed and stretch more deeply from the movement.
You should also be able to feel a nice stretch in your hips, thighs and ankles, which should contribute to the relaxation associated with this pose.
WARRIOR I
The Warrior I pose offers a range of benefits that include improvements in focus, stability and balance.
This pose really helps you tune into your body and feel grounded in the moment.
It does a great job of promoting blood flow throughout your body, which can help you feel energized and ready to attack the day.
You'll also get a good stretch in your hips, chest and shoulders.
LEANING FORWARD
The forward bend will provide a great stretch in your hamstrings, hips and calves.
It has been known to improve anxiety as well as digestion in the body and can even calm the nervous system.
This is one of the best poses for increased flexibility in your lower body and is easily adjustable for yogis of any level.
An important note would be to slowly exit this pose to avoid dizziness by slowly allowing the blood to leave your head.
DOWNWARD FACING DOG
The downward dog provides an excellent transition from a forward bend by allowing your spine to relax.
It promotes good blood flow throughout the body and can also give you a great full body workout.
It is important to fully engage your core while conducting this movement to promote stability.
You should see benefits that include improvements in fatigue, flexibility and overall mood when performing this pose.
SIDE BENDS
Side bends help promote balance throughout your body by stretching your oblique muscles and your thigh and hip muscles.
This pose also helps promote spinal flexibility, helping to improve spinal health and reduce back pain.
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